Brome County Community Bulletin Board
May 16 Home Child…the play by Laura Teasdale is now booking dates in June, July and August. The show is made to travel anywhere and tell the story of the Townships’ little immigrants with truth and humour. If you are interested in having the show performed at your place or as a fundraiser, contact Laura at 579-4388816 or thetease4@gmail.com.
May 19 “Old-time Country Music” benefit concert arranged by Connie Rhicard featuring Country Cousins (Tom Kilbride, Terry Howell, Ross Roach, and Randy Priest) with guests Kevin Bockus, Gary Darling, Rod Bailey, and the Provencher Family. Join us Friday May 19 at 7 p.m. at St. James Anglican Church, 725 Lakeside in Foster for what has become a highly anticipated evening of old-time country favourites. Visit over refreshments afterwards. There will be a collection with proceeds going towards the Save the Steeple fund for the church. All welcome. For more information call Connie at 450-539-2301.
May 20 Sutton Valley Saturday Market, Opened May 13 – Mother’s day weekend. Every Saturday until Thanksgiving, October 7 — 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Curley Street, Sutton, Que. For tables — 450-292-4618. Canteen available.
May 20 Country dance with variety at Trinity Anglican Church, 409 south St., Cowansville Saturday 20, 7-11 p.m. Music by Jimmy Edwards Country Folks Band. Door prizes, 50-50 drawing. Support the church and food bank. Donation $8. Canteen on premises.
May 20 Laura Teasdale and Ralph Steiner present their new show, Being Hank & Patsy. A comedy musical about the crazy circumstances that brought them together and then broke them apart. Have a few laughs and enjoy your favourite classic country tunes. May 20, 7:30 p.m. at the Lakeview Inn (50 Victoria in Knowlton). $20. Tickets are available at Brome Lake Books. For Information call 579-438-8816.
May 20 The Brome County Museum (130 Lakeside, Knowlton) and revamped gift shop open for the season. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, including weekends. Admission is free for BCHS members and $8 for adults, $5 for seniors, and $2 for children who are non-members. Information 450-2436782 or bromemuseum.com.
May 20 Royal Canadian Legion Br. 99, 120 Davignon Blvd Cowansville. Ladies Auxilliary lasagna supper! May 20 5 – 6:30 p.m. $12/pp All welcome!
May 20 Rummage sale: Comptoir Familial de Knowlton, May 20 and 21 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. St. Edouard Church basement and chapel, 366 Knowlton Road. Small appliances, China, plates and dishes, kitchen articles, toys, books, baby articles, lamps, curio, jewelry, odds and ends, bedding, drapes, cushions, collectibles, etc. Clothing for babies, children, ados, adults, handbags, etc.
May 21 “Kirking of the Tartans” with piper Mathieu Fowler leading them into St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 1169 Rte. 243. Sunday May 21 at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Barbra Fotheringham will have dedications with worship and praise. Everyone is invited into Mciver Hall to read and view histories of our Scottish heritage. Welcome to everyone and enjoy refreshments!
May 21 Creek United Church 278 Brill Road West Bolton. Evening of outstanding entertainment. The Honey Suckle Sisters Laura Barr, Sarah Biggs, Almut Ellinghaus, Michael Hynes on piano, Stanley Lake on Trumpet 30s and 40s swing music. Sunday May 21 at 7 p.m. Advance tickets $15 per person or $20 at the door. Contact Rod 450-243-0881 or May 450243-0280.
May 22 Flea market for the benefit of the South Stukely library and nature conservation association. Monday May 22, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m, under the big tent. Town garage, 2180, Rte. 112. Books galore in French and English, farm stand products, toys, and other junky stuff. Information: Gary Richards: 450-539-1309.
May 22 The Brome County Museum (130 Lakeside, Knowlton) celebrates Victoria Day with a “talk and tea” in the Children’s Museum from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission fees apply for non-members of the BCHS. Information 450-243-6782 or bromemuseum.com.
May 24 Wednesday, May 24, “Crocheting 101 with Crystal.” Free, 6 – 8 p.m. Bring a hook; we have yarn to get you started. Avante Women’s Centre, 15 rue du Pont, Bedford, 450-248-0530, avantenancy@bellnet.ca.
May 25 The annual meeting of the Town of Brome Lake Food Bank will be held at 7 p.m. at the community center on May 25. Everyone is most welcome to attend.
May 26 St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Mansonville invites you to a solo performance by Daniel Haché of the popular group “Soulwood” on Friday, May 26, at 7 p.m. in the church. Admission is $15 for those 18 and over and for those younger, admission is by donation of an item for the local food bank. Tickets are available from Judy Ball at 450-292-3555.
May 27 “Theatre in the Barn.” Thanks to the kindness of Mary Harvey, Laura Teasedale, and a donation from the Knowlton Players, Avante will once again host a fundraising “Theatre in the Barn” event on Saturday, May 27. 13 Hands is a play reading about a group of women who meet weekly for bridge and share opinions on life’s indignities. A one-night presentation at the Baker Barn, 85 Ross Road, Stanbridge East starting at 7 p.m. sharp. Tickets are on sale at Avante for $15 per person – 2480530. Refreshments will be available for sale on site. Limited seating and tickets are selling fast, so call to reserve yours now!
May 27 Creek United Church 278 Brill Road West Bolton. Saturday May 27, hot and cold casserole, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Donation $10 per person. Children 10 and under $3. Come and enjoy! Contact May Banks — 450-243-0280.
May 28 Musical entertainment (Music with a French Accent), a benefit for the Brome Missisquoi Youth Foundation, will be presented on May 28, 7 p.m. at Theatre Lac Brome. Pieces by Chopin, Ravel, and Saint-saens will be hosted by Henry Schreiber. Tickets, $15, available at the door. For information and reservations: 450-538-7289 or info@hopespoir.ca.
May 29 Monday, May 29, Knowlton Coffee Break, Health Matters revisited, “Stroke.” Free, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Brome Lac Community Centre, 270 rue Victoria, avantebarb@bellnet.ca.
CHURCH BULLETINS
ALL SAINTS ANGLICAN CHURCH – DUNHAM
Sunday services at 10 a.m. – all welcome! The Reverend Sinpoh Han. Information: 450-295-2045.
ANGLICAN PARISH OF BROME Services are at 9 a.m. First Sunday of the month — no service; second Sunday of the month — St. John the Evangelist, Brome; third Sunday of the month — Church of the Ascension, West Brome; fourth Sunday of the month — St John the Evangelist, Brome; fifth Sunday, Holy Trinity, Iron Hill. Canon Tim Smart, rector. Information: 450-5388108.
BEDFORD PASTORAL CHARGE OF THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA
You are warmly welcomed to join us each Sunday for an uplifting spiritual experience. We welcome you and your ideas as we provide a safe place where individually we seek out a greater purpose for our lives. Every Sunday at 10 a.m. join our community in either Bedford, Stanbridge East, or Mystic. Services in Bedford and Stanbridge East are followed by coffee and snacks. The address for each church can be found on our website, bedfordpastoral.org. For more information please contact Wendy Near at the church office on Thursday and Friday from 9 - 11 a.m. by phone 450-2483044 or call 450-248-2739, or by email at Bedford.pastoral@yahoo.ca.
CALVARY UNITED CHURCH SUTTON A warm welcome awaits you at our Sunday worship service in Sutton at Grace Anglican Church at 9 a.m. followed by a coffee hour at 10 a.m. in the church hall. Information: 450-538-0530.
COWANSVILLE COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH
Cowansville Community Baptist Church meets Sundays at 11:30 a.m., 137 rue John, Cowansville. Everyone is welcome.
CREEK/WATERLOO PASTORAL CHARGE
Sunday, May 7 – worship and music: Sacrament of Holy Communion at both worship services. Creek United, 278 Brill Rd., West Bolton, service including Sacrament of Baptism, and Sunday school, at 9 a.m.; St. Paul’s United, 4929 Foster, Waterloo, service at 10:30 a.m. Reverend Dave Lambie, minister. For information or to leave a message call: 450539-2129.
EMMANUEL UNITED CHURCH Come together for a thoughtful and spiritual experience and give yourself a good start to the week. Sunday worship is at 203 rue Principale, Cowansville, at 10:30 a.m. Sunday school is every third Sunday of the month. We serve the United Church communities of Brigham, East Farnham, Farnham, and Cowansville…but really anyone can find a home here. Give it a try and sample a Sunday. Wheelchair accessible. Worship leader: Deborah Beattie. Church office: 450-263-0204. Website: emmanuelcowansville.ca.
ÉGLISE CATHOLIQUE ST. ÉDOUARD CATHOLIC CHURCH
366 Knowlton Road, Knowlton. You are invited to participate in a bilingual Mass Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Christian meditation is now on Wednesday afternoons 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (side door). The group is now bilingual and has been formed to introduce meditation to
newcomers. We welcome beginners and experienced meditators. Regular attendance not required. Information call Clare at 450-243-5590.
GRACE ANGLICAN CHURCH 52 Principale sud, Sutton, welcomes everyone for Sunday services at 10:30 a.m. All welcome. Canon Tim Smart, rector. Information: 450-538-8108 or visit our website at www.gracechurchsutton.org.
GRANBY UNITED CHURCH Where God Unites all Children. Be a part of the family. 101 rue Principale, Granby. Please call 450-372-1417 for information and to confirm time of our services. guc-eug@bellnet.ca.
KNOWLTON-MOUNTAIN VALLEY PASTORAL CHARGE
Serving the regions of Knowlton, Bolton Centre, Mansonville, and Vale Perkins. Worship service at 11 a.m. at Knowlton United Church, 234 Knowlton Road (450-243-6078). A warm welcome is extended to all. Handicapped access available. ST. GEORGE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH 130 Principale, Granby, welcomes everyone for Sunday service at 11 a.m. All welcome. Bienvenue a tous. Reverend Richard Gauthier, rector. Information: 450-372-2197.
ST. PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH 24 St. Paul’s Road, Knowlton. St. Paul’s — a dynamic, diverse community pursuing and serving Jesus in the Eastern Townships 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sunday services (traditional, contemporary and modern music and format). Please check out our new website: www.stpaulsknowlton.ca. Messy Church every third Wednesday of the month from 5-7 p.m. Everyone welcome! Telephone: 450-242-2885.
TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH 409 South Street, Cowansville. All Sunday services are at 10:30 a.m. Come and join us as we endeavor to learn and practice God’s loving will. We’d love to welcome you. Reverend George Campbell. Information: 450-955-3325 (leave message).